Project Manager - BAU Building Automation Systems / Construction Projects (Halifax, NS)

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As BAU Project Manager, you will provide direction and supervision of building automation construction projects to ensure successful delivery. You will oversee project managers and project status. Your project management skills paired with your Building Automation (BAU) / Building Automation Systems (BAS) technology knowledge/experience, and financial acumen will be critical to your success in this role!

• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations. Travel/visit within areas covered by the branch.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Schedule installation, start-up, commissioning, turnover and warranty.
• Deliver project revenue forecasting and reporting results to Branch Operations Manager.
• Manage revenue and gross margin to achieve monthly and annual business plans.
• Monitor project status and control job costs to maintain margins.
• Direct and supervise the development of project plans and ensure plans are followed.
• Oversee supervision of all installation and retrofit work and personnel on assigned jobs.
• Ensure schedules are maintained and projects proceed in accordance with contract documents and customer expectations.
• Determine resource needs (eg staffing tools) and provide any corresponding documentation.
• Provide technical and operational support for the sales teams including proper pricing and scope of work definition for project opportunities.
• Communicate project information (eg equipment changes) to engineering operations and sales employees as needed to minimize cost and delay throughout the estimating bidding and operations phases of each project.
• Build and maintain an effective operations organization committed to customer and employee satisfaction and profitable growth.
• Act as the main point of customer contact for the project delivery and issues mitigation.

What will you need to succeed?

• 3-5 years project management and technical experience in Building Automation System field BAU/BAS, but would consider applicants with a strong background in either HVAC or Mechanical.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of CAN/ULC standards, Canadian Building and Electrical codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or alternate Project Management Software.
• Financial acumen (costing/ budgeting/ forecasting etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; and ability to communicate with contractors, consultants, and executives.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Asset:Field Technician/Electrical experience.

Note: This is not an IT Project Manager or a general project management role. This is a specialized role requiring expertise in Building Automation / Building Automation Systems, building codes, electrical and/or mechanical is essential to service our commercial customers.

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Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2022, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2024 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers 2022.

About us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2023, the company has approximately 4,200 employees from coast-to-coast and 33 office and production facilities across Canada. Siemens Canada has a revenue of ~ CAD $2Billion.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.